Registered Nurse (RN)- Intermediate Care- Transplant IMC- Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

10d

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care, while helping create a positive, supportive environment. The RN serves as a front-line representative of the patient care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The position participates in performance improvement initiatives, maintains professional competence, develops others, upholds confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supports Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities. The nurse monitors and evaluates patient conditions, contributes to and delivers care plans, uses independent judgment where appropriate, coordinates patient flow, and documents assessments, changes in condition, care, education, and incidents. The RN listens and responds to patient concerns, provides health education, communicates relevant information to families and care providers, and supports patient- and family-centered care. The role also contributes to improvement initiatives, maintains licenses and certifications, pursues professional growth, mentors and precepts other nurses, and promotes a positive, accountable work environment. Other duties may be assigned, and the employee must comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Current RN license: single-state or multistate compact.
BLS certification, including an accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent.
ACLS or accepted equivalent certification, required within 180 days when applicable.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications and complete all required training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patients' conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote short- and long-term outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience, and deliver safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education provided, and incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Support patient- and family-centered care and share pertinent information with appropriate individuals to inform the plan of care.
Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute solutions, and support change implementation and performance improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and best practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive and supportive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Participate in peer feedback and Shared Governance, promote the nursing profession, and assist with recruiting nurses to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.